For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 999 students in Mattoon, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Mattoon, IL are Life Academy and Mattoon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mattoon, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Mattoon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Mattoon, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mattoon High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mattoon, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Mattoon High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Walnut Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Il Efe System
Vocational School
1617 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mattoon Regional Innovation Center
Alternative School
121 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8900
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8900
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Mattoon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Armstrong Center Tmh School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Grades: K-3
| 311 students
Eastern Il Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1617 Lakeland Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Grades: PK-3
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mattoon, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Mattoon, IL include Life Academy and Mattoon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mattoon?
4 public high schools are located in Mattoon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mattoon?
Mattoon public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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